80% VA disability pay 2026
A 80% rating pays $2,102.15 a month for a veteran alone, or $25,225.80 a year. Dependents add more, as the table below shows.
Rates in effect since December 1, 2025, from VA.gov. Independent site, not affiliated with VA. How we check our rates.
| Dependent status | Monthly | Yearly | 2027 if 3.6% passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $2,102.15 | $25,225.80 | about $2,177.83 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 | $27,325.80 | about $2,359.13 |
| With 1 child | $2,219.15 | $26,629.80 | about $2,299.04 |
| With spouse and 1 child | $2,406.15 | $28,873.80 | about $2,492.77 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $2,417.15 | $29,005.80 | about $2,504.17 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $2,557.15 | $30,685.80 | about $2,649.21 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 1 parent | $2,546.15 | $30,553.80 | about $2,637.81 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 2 parents | $2,686.15 | $32,233.80 | about $2,782.85 |
| With 1 parent | $2,242.15 | $26,905.80 | about $2,322.87 |
| With 2 parents | $2,382.15 | $28,585.80 | about $2,467.91 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $2,359.15 | $28,309.80 | about $2,444.08 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $2,499.15 | $29,989.80 | about $2,589.12 |
Added amounts at 80%
The rates above already include one child. Add these for each extra family member:
- Each additional child under 18: $87.00 a month
- Each additional child 18 to 23 in a VA-approved school program: $281.00 a month
- Spouse who receives Aid and Attendance: $161.00 a month
Open the VA disability calculator at 80% to add your exact dependents.
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How 80% compares
That's $293.70 a month more than 70%. Going up to 90% would add $260.15 a month for a veteran alone.
Ratings that combine to 80%
VA combines ratings with “VA math” and rounds the result to the nearest 10. For example, 70% and 20%, 70% and 30% or 60% and 40% each combine to 80%. Check your own ratings with the combined rating calculator.
The 2027 raise
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is 3.6%. VA disability pay goes up by the same amount only after Congress passes this year's VA COLA bill, so the 2027 column above is an estimate. See our COLA article for the latest. We'll load VA's official 2027 rates as soon as they're published.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 80% VA rating pay a month?
$2,102.15 a month for a veteran alone at the rates in effect since December 1, 2025. A spouse raises it to $2,277.15.
Is VA disability pay taxable?
No. VA disability compensation isn't taxable income, so it isn't reported on your federal tax return.
What will 80% pay in 2027?
If Congress passes the 3.6% COLA, about $2,177.83 a month for a veteran alone. VA's official 2027 table can differ by a few cents.
When is VA disability paid?
VA pays on the first business day of the month, for the month before. December's payment arrives in early January.